Articles Tagged with ''restoration estimating''

Following contractor feedback and a formal request from the Restoration Industry Association (RIA), Verisk schedules new material handling line item in its November 2026 Xactimate price lists.

For most restoration teams, the work between the first site visit and a completed estimate is spread across separate tools and separate days. These new features are designed to cut down that time, reducing delays for the property owner and the carrier.

Learn how documentation failures, estimating errors, and communication gaps can create hidden costs and reduce profitability for restoration companies.

Albi acquires Oak Estimates, expanding their professional estimating and collections capabilities while accelerating the development of their AI-powered tools designed to help restorers improve their estimate quality and get paid faster.

Learn how gaps in your follow-up, delayed estimates, and operational bottlenecks can impact mold remediation job conversion rates for restoration companies. 

Restoration contractors have once again named DocuSketch their top tool, signaling continued confidence in field documentation platforms that support daily workflows.

Restoration Made Simple hires Ben Justesen as their new Senior Consultant, adding decades of experience in restoration, pricing, and business growth. His expertise will help expand their consulting services and support their clients' success.

DocuSketch set to unveil their new AI-powered tools during their March 16 live event, demonstrating how a single 360° fieldcapture can generate instant floor plans, scopes of work, and preliminary estimates. This launch will also highlight a new Verisk partnership aimed at improving carrier-compliant workflows.

Holly Baldwin of DocuSketch shares how documentation and moisture reading photos can help you reduce site visits, improve communication and streamline your workflow. 

Here’s why reputation is everything in the restoration industry and how every email, call and meeting impacts the future of your career.